Costco Wholesale has for its
Members: First Alert Rechargeable Heavy Duty Fire Extinguisher UL Rated 3-A:40-BC on sale for $39.99 - $10 off manufacturer's savings =
$29.99.
Shipping is free.
- Note: Non-Members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge.
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About this product:
- UL rated 3-A:40-B:C fire extinguisher with 5lb agent
- Suitable for home and commercial applications
- Marine-grade bracket with stainless steel strap
- Meets OSHA, DOT, and USCG requirements
- Waterproof label with 4-step instructions
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Community Reviews
This Costco First Alert rechargeable 5 pound extinguisher stands out as a solid home safety buy, especially because it includes a heavy duty mounting bracket and is often priced below its regular $39.99. The unit is described as quality, and the full weight should be about 10.2 pounds when properly charged. Maintenance is straightforward, with the gauge kept in the green and the powder occasionally loosened by inverting and tapping the canister. The main caution is to check the charge on arrival, since past Costco units have arrived low and needed returns.
The package includes a heavy-duty mounting bracket that improves installation convenience.
The extinguisher can be verified as properly charged by weighing it against the listed full weight.
Maintenance guidance includes annual commercial inspection and scheduled recharge and hydrotest intervals.
The metal can be recycled after full discharge, and some fire departments may use extinguishers for training.
Inspection and recharge can cost more than simply replacing the extinguisher.
Some Costco units reportedly arrived not fully charged and required returns.
Low gauge readings reportedly come from low propellant rather than insufficient extinguishing agent.
Cheaper alternatives may lack the state fire marshal tag, and AHJ acceptance can be an issue for permitted businesses.
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If so, which companies/orgs take them in for recycling please? Thanks..
Cheaper to just buy a new one.
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Cheaper to just buy a new one.
Cheaper to just buy a new one.
Some local fire departments will come out to teach fire extinguisher use classes using your extinguisher.
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very good deal!
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